Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield in Plainfield
June 30, 2019
When we Plainfield residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his ... More
Why Is My Check Engine Light On?
June 23, 2019
The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Plainfield drivers, and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most people. Let's get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your Check Engine light is flashing, that means that something is wrong th... More
Plainfield Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?
June 16, 2019
Any Plainfield driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Plainfield residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of th... More
The Maintenance Free Myth
June 9, 2019
Sometimes we hear people in Plainfield say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that comp... More
Water Pump
June 2, 2019
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump's like the hear... More